Power outage leaves 2,300 in the dark

SAN DIEGO (CNS) – A power outage left about 2,300 homes and businesses in the dark in the Sorrento Valley, Torrey Pines and University City areas Monday evening.

The blackout began shortly after 6 p.m., according to San Diego Gas & Electric. The utility estimated that power would be restored to all affected addresses by 9 p.m.

The cause of the problem was not immediately clear, SDG&E reported